The Barker Mansion

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The historic Barker Mansion lives as a monument of industry, philanthropy, and turn-of-the-century life in Michigan City, highlighting the legacy of the Barker family.

Step back into the elegance of the Gilded Age at The Barker Mansion’s World’s Fair Tea Party on Saturday, July 11! ☕✨Ins...
05/28/2026

Step back into the elegance of the Gilded Age at The Barker Mansion’s World’s Fair Tea Party on Saturday, July 11! ☕✨

Inspired by our newest exhibit and the grandeur of the 1893 World’s Fair, guests will enjoy an afternoon tea experience surrounded by history, charm, and timeless beauty inside the Mansion.

Seating is limited — reserve your spot today!

🎟️ Tickets: www.barkermansion.org/events

Answer is true! 🌿Ferns, palms, and other greenery were especially fashionable in Victorian homes. Houseplants brought co...
05/27/2026

Answer is true! 🌿

Ferns, palms, and other greenery were especially fashionable in Victorian homes. Houseplants brought color and life indoors, and were often displayed proudly in parlors and conservatories.

📸: Drawing room, 2024

Victorian homes were filled with decorative details but did you know plants were part of the look, too?True or False:In ...
05/26/2026

Victorian homes were filled with decorative details but did you know plants were part of the look, too?

True or False:

In Victorian homes, houseplants became especially popular in spring as a way to bring nature indoors.

📸: JW Taylor photograph of the garden hallway, 1909

Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day.
05/25/2026

Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day.

Step back in time at History Hour at The Barker Mansion! Join guest speakers Kristie Erickson and Amber Gabel from The H...
05/21/2026

Step back in time at History Hour at The Barker Mansion! Join guest speakers Kristie Erickson and Amber Gabel from The History Museum as they share the story of the Oliver Chilled Plow Works, the Oliver family, and their historic South Bend home, Copshaholm. Learn how one invention changed agriculture forever and left a lasting legacy in our region.

Thank you to everyone who joined us last Friday for the ribbon cutting of The Barker Depot! We are so grateful for the i...
05/20/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us last Friday for the ribbon cutting of The Barker Depot! We are so grateful for the incredible support from our community, partners, board members, and guests as we celebrated this exciting milestone. It was especially meaningful to have members of the Barker family in town to join us for the occasion and help celebrate this important moment in preserving Michigan City’s history.

We would also like to extend a special thank you to Alexander B. Ross, Director of the Barker Welfare Foundation, Michigan City Mayor Angie Nelson Deuitch, LaPorte Mayor Tom Dermody, and Executive Director of Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society, Kelly Lynch for joining us and participating in the ribbon cutting ceremony.

We are excited to share that the Barker Depot is anticipated to open in late Summer 2026, and we look forward to welcoming the community into this incredible new space!

Thank you to the Portage YMCA Senior Group for joining us for our Wednesday Guided Tour at The Barker Mansion!The Barker...
05/13/2026

Thank you to the Portage YMCA Senior Group for joining us for our Wednesday Guided Tour at The Barker Mansion!

The Barker Mansion welcomes groups of all sizes and can customize your guided tour experience with a tea party or boxed lunch.

For more information or to schedule your group visit, email [email protected] or call 219.873.1520.

Step back in time at The Barker Mansion 🕰️Join us for History Hour: Plowing Through the Competition on Sunday, June 14 a...
05/06/2026

Step back in time at The Barker Mansion 🕰️

Join us for History Hour: Plowing Through the Competition on Sunday, June 14 and explore the story of the Oliver Chilled Plow Works and its impact on American agriculture.

🎟 Two ticket options available:
• $20 – Includes History Hour + self-guided Mansion tour
• $30 – Includes History Hour + guided Mansion tour (1 PM)

✨ Choose your experience and make a day of it!

Tickets available at www.barkermansion.org/events

Celebrate Mother’s Day at The Barker Mansion 💐🎶Join us for Mothers & Music: A Celebration of Mothers and Daughters Conce...
05/04/2026

Celebrate Mother’s Day at The Barker Mansion 💐🎶

Join us for Mothers & Music: A Celebration of Mothers and Daughters Concert on Sunday, May 10 at 1PM. Enjoy a live classical performance by Marissa Kerbel featuring works by women composers, followed by a self-guided tour of the Mansion—including a rare display of Mrs. Katherine Barker’s personal items. Price of admission includes a self-guided tour of The Barker Mansion!

✨ Only a few spots left!

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631 Washington Street
Michigan City, IN
46360

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

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